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NY A05415
Bill
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Daniel O'Donnell
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AI Summary
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Requires owners, agents, contractors, and lessees of non-fireproof multiple dwellings to conduct fire safety inspections every three years, including electrical wiring, circuits, outlets, switches, and related equipment.
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Mandates submission of fire safety inspection reports to the Department of Buildings or appropriate local agency every three years, detailing hazards found and repairs or improvements made.
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Imposes a fine of $100 per day for failure to submit reports by September 1st of the third year in the inspection cycle.
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Requires non-compliant dwellings to complete repairs within six months; owners who fail to comply face $100 per day fines and a lien on the property after six months of non-compliance, with rents adjusted for unsafe conditions.
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Allows owners, agents, contractors, and lessees to request agency assistance for inspections in areas deemed too dangerous to inspect independently.
Legislative Description
Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/3/2024